Last Updated: June 23, 2026 02:16 PM
Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals as a major IPL trade happened before 2027. The season is bringing significant changes to teams. Lucknow Super Giants parted ways with Pant. Mutual decision after disastrous IPL season. Performance disappointed everyone at LSG.
Pant is set to rejoin Delhi Capitals, the franchise he played for earlier from 2016 to 2024. Nine seasons spent with the Delhi team and 111 appearances for the franchise, most by any player. Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals with a reduced salary package agreed.
INR 15 crore negotiated amount. Huge pay cut from the previous INR 27 crore with the LSG contract. Record-breaking amount in 2025. The IPL auction saw Pant picked at the highest bid in IPL history. But now reduced to 15 crore as a financial adjustment necessary for him.
Pant also captained Delhi before in 43 matches. A total of 4 seasons of leadership shown from 2021 to 2024. Experience with a well-known franchise. He is familiar with Delhi’s system there. Players know him and respect him. His return brings continuity and stability. Leadership experience is valued by the franchise.
Kuldeep Yadav Leaves Delhi for Lucknow
Kuldeep Yadav is leaving the Delhi Capitals. Impressive five-year stint ends now. Started in 2022 and established himself as a premier bowler. Took 72 wickets total in 65 matches played there. Effective wicket-taking bowling was displayed as one of IPL’s best.
Kuldeep traded to LSG on an existing salary that remains the same at INR 13.50 crore. Unchanged from the Delhi contract. Kuldeep is one of India’s premier white-ball bowling stars.
International experience is very valuable. The team is losing a quality bowler but gaining other strengths. Trade balances franchise needs bowling depth moving to Lucknow for their requirements.
Historic Trade and Franchise Reactions
Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals and Kuldeep is traded to LSG officially. One of the biggest trades in IPL history will be remembered. Recent years show significance as two quality players are involved. Both are established internationally as experienced franchise players.
Mutual benefits for franchises. Delhi is getting its ex-captain back as leadership experience returns there. Lucknow is getting bowling strength and depth in the spin department. Pant’s pay cut is substantial. Career continuation is most important.
Playing for Delhi again, Kuldeep is moving forward positively with a new challenge at LSG. Both players are embracing changes. Franchise perspectives are respected honestly. Developing story continuing forward.
